PRINT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈprint

Definition of print

as in impression

a perceptible trace left by pressure one telltale sign that I had been napping was the print left by the chenille bedspread on my cheek

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as in photo

a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera we now get our prints developed online

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verb

as in to publish

to produce and release for distribution in printed form the newspaper's motto remains "All the News That's Fit to Print"

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Recent Examples of print

Noun

Lopez also shared some behind-the-scenes moments from her European vacation, including showing off a rare glimpse of her altered Ben Affleck tattoo in an animal print string bikini shared on her Instagram Stories. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Parents-to-be and new parents can expect a 60-item collection featuring baby apparel with cute patterns, including toile, gingham, and floral, as well as a football print overall set and sweater. — Anna Halkidis, Parents, 20 July 2026

Verb

Room numbers are handwritten on the doors rather than printed—an intentionally imperfect detail that nods to Berlin’s slightly rough-around-the-edges character. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026 When objects are printed in layers, the surface develops stair-step-like imperfections. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for print

Recent Examples of Synonyms for print

Noun

Liverpool Kevin Keegan’s first meeting with legendary Liverpool manager Bill Shankly left a lasting impression.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Slawon’s first impression was polarizing in that his shots weren’t falling, but every other aspect of the game went well.

— Tony East, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of impression

Noun

A couple of years ago, Xavi gifted the rest of his family necklaces that contained a photo of John for Christmas.

— Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Following her death, Brown, 22, shared a tribute to the late actress on her Instagram Stories alongside a black-and-white photo of Hottle holding up a toy version of King Kong.

— Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

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Verb

In results published Monday, Europe’s largest airline said that profit in the three months to the end of June had tumbled 34% to €538 million from the same quarter in 2025.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Authorities carried out the evacuations from buildings on slopes and in low-lying areas within a kilometer radius of the disaster site, relocating over 1,100 people, Chongqing authorities said in a WeChat post published Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026

Definition of publish

Noun

Mudlark by Mary Helen Specht is available from Ballantine Books, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 21 July 2026
Published in the United States by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

— Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026

Definition of imprint

Noun

Stadium Club sets are known for their utilization of exceptional photographs, and Joan Monfort’s work from 2007, intended for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona, UNICEF and newspaper Diario Sport, certainly fits that category.

— Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Before the game, to emphasize Messi’s longevity, a remarkable photograph circulated on social media, showing him, at the age of twenty, cradling Yamal, as a five-month-old baby, during a photoshoot in Barcelona, in 2007.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

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And drug literature can be a hard sell for some, especially if the reader feels anxious about their own coolness, and develops a sort of you-won’t-impress-me-so-there carapace in advance as a form of self-protection.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Three sides of the ground impress, the two biggest especially.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 21 May 2026

Definition of impress

Noun

Boaters can purchase an individual AIS Stamp for $7, which is assigned to the individual purchasing the stamp.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
This comes with early access to RSVP for the tour, as well as a custom mai tai glass and a passport-like book to collect stamps at each home bar.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

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